Ballinclea House
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Ballinclea House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star b&b in Kilbride, on the Wicklow coast, listed on Fáilte Ireland’s official register of quality-assured accommodation. It is a smaller, owner-run house of 3 rooms, the kind of place where you deal with the people who actually run it.
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A quiet valley village on the western edge of the Wicklow Mountains, where the road out of town climbs straight into the hills at Sally Gap.
Manor Kilbride, usually just called Kilbride, sits in a sheltered valley where the Brittas River meets the Liffey, just north of Poulaphouca Reservoir, better known locally as the Blessington Lakes. The reservoir was formed in 1940 when the ESB dammed the Liffey at Poulaphouca for hydroelectric power, flooding the valley and putting a small village under water in the process. Today it is a broad, scenic stretch of open water ringed by forest and hill walks, a few minutes from Kilbride itself.
For a B&B in Kilbride, the appeal is the setting more than any one attraction: the village is signed off the N81 Dublin to Baltinglass road, with Blessington a short drive away for shops and restaurants, and the R759 climbing directly south from the village into the mountains towards Sally Gap, one of Wicklow’s classic high mountain drives. It suits people who want to be genuinely in the hills without leaving Dublin’s orbit.
Things to do near Ballinclea House
Blessington Lakes
Poulaphouca Reservoir, known locally as the Blessington Lakes, was created in 1940 when the ESB dammed the River Liffey for hydroelectric power. The flooded valley now covers around 2,000 hectares, with forest trails and quiet lakeshore walks close to Kilbride.
Sally Gap
From the village the R759 climbs south into the Wicklow Mountains towards Sally Gap, one of the county’s best-known mountain passes, with wide views over blanket bog and heather uplands.
Wicklow granite
The hills above Kilbride, particularly at Goldenhills, have been quarried for granite for generations, and stone from this corner of Wicklow was used in Dublin landmarks including the Custom House and the Four Courts.
Getting to Kilbride
Kilbride is about half an hour from Dublin city centre via the N81, with Blessington just a few minutes down the same road for shops, pubs and the lakeshore. It is also within easy reach of the Luas terminus at Citywest and Saggart for onward travel into the city, making it a workable base for a mountain break that still keeps Dublin close.
Booking Ballinclea House direct, and what the rating means
A real, assessed b&b
Ballinclea House holds a 4-star b&b rating under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, assessed against the bedrooms, bathrooms, breakfast and welcome rather than self-declared. It's an independent signal you can trust before you book, separate from any platform's own review score.
No fees, no middleman
Ring the owner, or use the contact details on this page, and arrange the stay with the house rather than through an app. No booking fee added to your bill and no commission taken from the owner, so the room rate you agree is the room rate you pay.
A better stay, direct
Owners answer the questions a booking platform never will: whether the room at the front is quieter, how early breakfast can be served, or where to park for a few days. Speaking to the house directly is how B&Bs in Ireland were booked for decades.
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Ballinclea House, common questions
Where is Ballinclea House?
Ballinclea House is at Ballyclogh South, Kilbride, Co. Wicklow (Eircode A67 HE93). Give the Eircode to your sat-nav to find the door.
How do I book Ballinclea House?
You contact the owner directly, by phone or the enquiry form on this page. DirectBnB adds no booking fee and takes no commission, so you arrange the stay with the house itself and pay the room rate with nothing on top.
What star rating does Ballinclea House have?
Ballinclea House is a Fáilte Ireland approved 4-star b&b under Fáilte Ireland's National Quality Assurance Framework, and guests rate it 5 out of 5 across 35 Google reviews.
Is Ballinclea House suitable for families?
Yes, Ballinclea House is listed as family friendly. Ask the owner directly about room configurations and cots when you book.
How many rooms does Ballinclea House have?
Ballinclea House has 3 rooms. As a smaller, owner-run house it is worth booking ahead, particularly in summer and over weekends.
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